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2016 BP MS 150 Team Captain Meeting

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Thank you & Welcome Team Captains

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Thank you to our Title Sponsor!

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Current Top 10 Teams

Top Ten Teams

Grand Total

$1,558,251.09

Top 10 Teams - $

Top 10 Teams - Size

Team Riders Expected Team BP 381 $275,845.51 Team Calpine 188 $191,645.94

Houstonian Club Hammerheads 115 $187,812.00

Saint Arnold Bike Team 391 $181,005.00

ConocoPhillips 152 $170,553.55

ExxonMobil Cycling Team 177 $138,643.50

Team Noble Drilling 109 $132,011.51

Bike Barn 227 $98,138.82 LyondellBasell Cycle Team 159 $91,795.26

Katz's Deli 27 $90,800.00 Team Name Riders Confirmed $ Average/ Rider

Katz's Deli 27 $90,800.00 $3,362.96

Team KO Supply 12 $32,895.00 $2,741.25

Team Greystar 28 $73,444.00 $2,623.00

TDECU Bike Team 16 $38,891.58 $2,430.72

Team Connie Girl 4 $8,800.00 $2,200.00

Houstonian Club Hammerheads 115 $187,812.00 $1,633.15

IHS 13 $19,412.38 $1,493.26

Team Gardere 51 $72,586.69 $1,423.27

CGG 47 $65,724.23 $1,398.39

Diamond Offshore Drilling 18 $25,070.00 $1,392.78

I Ride With MS!

• I Ride with MS celebrates BP MS 150 cyclists who are also living with multiple sclerosis

• I Ride with MS is sponsored by Primal Wear and Genzyme through all 100 Bike MS events nationwide

• I Ride with MS jerseys are complimentary and available at packet pickup for any cyclists living with MS who are interested

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MS Ambassador: Lisa Sailor

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Safety Moment

Amy Moore, Safety Committee Chairperson

2016 BP MS 150 Safety Reminders

• Don’t forget:

– Hydrate often and early!

– Remind cyclists to carry own medications (pain reliever and allergy medications, eye drops, and asthma inhalers, etc.)

• Route:

– Unofficial team breakpoints cause cyclist confusion

– Be aware of cones as you enter Austin; encourage cyclists to be patient and careful

– Slow riders will be moved forward

– Route Closes at 6:30pm each day

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Team Shell

2016 Day 2 Safety Start Winner

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Event Weekend Alerts

Weather Related Conditions Each rider should exercise his or her best judgment in assessing

their own cycling skills and comfort level while riding the

weekend of the BP MS 150.

Alert Communication – E-Newsletters & BP MS 150 Facebook Page

– Website www.bpms150.net

– Captains & Safety Coordinators text BPCAPTAIN to 68686

to opt-in for text alerts

– Riders text BP to 68686 to opt-in for text alerts

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Packet Pick Up

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Wednesday, March 30

• Team Captain – 8111 N. Stadium Dr.

• 11am – 5 pm

Wednesday, April 6

• General PPU – Memorial Park

• 11:00am – 7:00 pm

Friday, April 15

• General PPU – Omni Westside

• 2:00 – 8:00 pm

• Last chance for packet pickup

$400 due on or prior to PPU

Luggage, Transportation

& Other Logistics

Saturday Route Starts

Waller High School Stadium

Rolling Start: 8:00am – 10:00am

76 mile route

Rhodes Stadium

Start Time: 6:45am – 9:00am

83 mile route

Tully Stadium

Start Time: 6:45am – 9:00am

100 mile route

Route Hours

– Do not start before 6:45 am

– Route closes at 6:30 pm on both Saturday and Sunday

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Team Luggage

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• Team luggage transportation is optional and all

expenses to be covered by the team

• Society will transport two pieces of luggage per

person from each of the official start locations

• Team luggage trucks must be clearly marked with team name

• Do not accept luggage from riders not on your team

• Verify that all luggage on team truck belongs to riders on your team

• Notify Society Staff immediately if you find mystery luggage

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Personal Support Vehicles Prohibited on Route

•45 Staff /Official Vehicles

•60 SAG Vans

•100 Paid Police Officers

•17 Supply Trucks

•13 Medical Rovers

•5 Ambulances

•90 Motorcycles

•200 Ride Marshals

•200 Bike Medics / Bike Police

•32 Bike Stores

Over 750 Vehicles/personnel to support riders

(1:15 support to rider ratio)

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Overnight in La Grange

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Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange

• Shower trucks close at 9pm

• Live music

• BBQ chicken dinner 3 – 9 pm

• Pancake breakfast 5 – 8am

• Meals $5 per person for friends & family

• Massages by Massage Envy

• Last call at 6 pm CASH ONLY

• Located in the Exhibit Hall in the

Fairgrounds

• 89.3 KSBJ Family Concert with Danny

Gokey on Saturday at 5:00 pm

• Primal Wear People’s Choice Jersey

Contest presented by KSBJ at 6:00 pm

• Catholic Mass on Sunday at 5:30 am

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Camp St. Mark’s

Site Lead:

Lisa Dannenbaum-Shaw

• All riders finish at the

Fairgrounds

• Free shuttles to/from Camp

St. Mark’s for riders, bikes

and spectators in the back of

the Fairgrounds

• Two Shower trucks

• BBQ chicken dinner on

Saturday

• Pancake breakfast on

Sunday morning with coffee

• Medical/first aid

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Danny Gokey

Family friendly concert 5 pm

People’s Choice Jersey Contest presented by Primal and KSBJ

• Saturday, April 16

• KSBJ stage in the Fairgrounds (by the luggage barn)

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La Grange Parking

• Saturday & Sunday: 12 am – 3am No Re-entry into

Fayette County Fairgrounds or Camp St. Mark’s

• Do NOT park in Emergency Lanes

• Towing will be enforced-Avoid the “Mater”!

• Both overnight sites closed to vehicular traffic at NOON

• Utilize off-site parking (see map-Don’t take a chance)

• NO PARKING ON Highway 77

• TOWING ENFORCED

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• NO parking on streets or in “no

parking areas” at Fairgrounds

• Official access passes MUST be

hanging on the rear view mirror, filled

out completely

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La Grange Parking & Shuttles

Parking

•Use Event Parking located off-site

•Access Passes valid until NOON in Fairgrounds •BLUE passes for Fairgrounds / Purple for CSM

• All vehicles at Team Tent must have a Permit (in packets)

• Towing will be enforced

•RV Parking Thursday & Friday ONLY

Complimentary Shuttles

•Routes to local hotels, motels, B&B’s (see website)

•Shuttles to high school for showers

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Team Tent Rules

• Good Neighbor Policy

– Do NOT “borrow” energy / power

– Do NOT “borrow” tables/chairs/equipment/cots

• Quiet Time from 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.

• Do not park bikes in fire lanes or near entrances/exits in team tents

• All vehicles at Team Tents must display Team Vehicle Access Passes

(in packets-please, fill out back)

• Fire Extinguishers are required in ALL tents

• Drink responsibly

Green Initiative & Recycling

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What’s Recyclable and What’s Trash?

Recycling information in your team packets

Austin Finish Line

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Transportation: Austin to Houston

Sunday, April 17

Passenger Buses

• Departure: 11:00am to approximately 6:30pm

• Buses will depart when full

• Located at Trinity and 18th Street

• Destinations: Tully Stadium, Rhodes Stadium and Waller Stadium

Bike Trucks

• Located at 17th Street and San Jacinto (end of rider chute)

• Bike Delivery: Tully Stadium, Rhodes Stadium, and Waller Stadium

• Please note: Bicycles will arrive to destination approximately five

hours from the time the bike was loaded

• Pick up a Bike Retrieval Card provided by CGG for info on your

bike transport

$35

Prepaid by 4/13

Check or Credit

Card on Site

(cash not

accepted)

Austin Finish Line Site Access

• Arrivals: 7 am– 11 am (unloading only!)

• Team supplies must be delivered by 11 am

• No vehicular access to site after 11 am

• No parking at Team Tents

• Note: Reentry to site at approximately 5 pm

Oversize Vehicle Parking • Area N on the map

• South of 15th

Green, Black & Orange Tent Zones Vehicle Access Points

Green Zone: 15th & Trinity

Black Zone: 15th & Congress

Orange Zone: Lavaca & 17th

Austin Finish Line

Ice must be preordered from Boy Scouts by April 14

• Green Zone teams pick up ice at Brazos & 18th

• Black & Orange Zone teams pick up ice in the food lot

• Boy Scouts will be delivering ice throughout the day

Trash & Recycling

Please use appropriate boxes for trash and recycling

Please use clear liners for trash and green liners for recycling

Please ask for assistance for trash or recycling pick-up

Additional liners will be available

Austin Finish Line

Bike Compound

• Located on Brazos between 17th and 18th

• Cyclists who are not utilizing the provided bike transportation

should check bikes into the bike compound

• Safely and securely store your bike while enjoying the finish

• Rider number is required to retrieve your bike

Team Buses • Team captains must complete the logistics survey

• Teams with private charters will be contacted by Society staff

to confirm logistics

Austin Finish

Meeting Spot: Off-site Teams

Lot 18

located south of 15th @ 14th & San

Jacinto

No access passes required

Drop off only

No parking allowed in the lot

Austin Finish Line

Site Rules & City Regulations Consumption of alcohol in team tent areas only

No consumption of alcohol on city streets or sidewalks

No glass containers

No open fires

Fire extinguishers required for any on-site cooking

No generators

No unapproved tents within event site

No standing, walking or photography within the rider chute

Cross rider chute only at pedestrian crossings

No littering – Dispose of trash in the trash receptacles

Please recycle – Dispose of all recyclables in the recycling receptacles

**Centennial Park is closed**

• Surface lot available at San Jacinto b/w 15th & 14th for drop off ONLY

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Official Finish Line Partner for the BP MS 150

In Celebration of the BP MS 150, the museum

exhibits will be open to riders and spectators

FREE* of charge

Day: Sunday, April 17

Hours: 11 am – 6 pm

Admission: Free!*

*Normal admission prices for IMAX features

Team Awards & Fundraising

Team Awards

Green Team

Most Spirited Team

Best Team Promoting the Mission

Best Dressed

Captain’s Choice Jersey

Best Overall Jersey

Best Jersey Promoting the Mission

Best Corporate Jersey

Most Creative Jersey

Rookie Team Captain

Veteran Team Captain

Most Improved Fundraising Teams

>100 riders

<100 riders

Highest Average Per Rider

<100 riders

> 100 riders

Award

• Average per rider of $1500+

• 100% minimum fundraising

• Fundraising Coordinator

• Safety Coordinator

• MS Ambassador to team meeting

Fundraising Prizes

$400 Minimum Fundraising due by Packet Pick-Up

Online Prize Redemption begins June

Final Fundraising Deadline is July 31

Meet Your Zone Leaders

Camp St. Mark’s:

Lisa Dannenbaum-Shaw &

Julie Garza

Fairgrounds:

Karla Zielke: Yellow & Navy

Justin Martin: Blue, Orange & Yellow (301-304)

Kelly Moran: Green & Brown